Sunday, August 15, 2010

So, me being me, I had to go on one last HOO RAHbefore I leave for my mission. St. George it was (of course).I loved it. It was exactly what I needed.Since I was young, I have been OBSESSED with the music from The Phantom of the Opera.I know every word to every song, and have sung the music to this play my entire life.The funny thing is, is I have never seen the play.So, one of my lifelong dreams has been to see the play live. On Friday, Patrick told mehe would drive down with me to Vegas to seeit with me. Seriously, I have the best brother EVER!We drove down, ate dinner, saw the play, and werecompletely amazed. I teared up as I watched the play.It was even better than I had ever imagined,and I sang along the entire play to every word.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

My boss sneaked a picture of me shooting my last wedding.Although I look really lame, I do have a smile on my face.Someone asked me why I love my job so much.Imagine capturing the best day of two people's liveswho are so much in love they want to spend eternity together.Everyone is so happy, and I get to be there first to see it.I want to thank my boss for capturing my moment of the happiness I have while working.I'm not going to lie, I cry at least onceevery time I shoot a wedding.

I played tennis today for the last time before I leavewith my mom and my 2 sisters, Whitney and Annelise.When I am with them, there are at least 3 occasionsin a 4 hour time frame where I laugh so hard I can't breathe.They are all hilarious, and always have the funniest stories.Although we all played horrible because we haven't playedsince Thanksgiving, we had the best night laughing our heads off.I am going to miss those moments for the next 18 months,but those moments are one of the things I am lookingforward to the most when I get back.

I visited my wonderful Aunt Carol today, and she said the best quote..."My cookies are good for you!They are made with LOVE!"I will never forget that when I decide to eat her cookies at 8 a.m.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Today I shot my last wedding before I leave.It was one of the best weddings I have ever shot.I seriously soaked in every second,and loved the fact that I was there.I am going to miss it so much.I went to a friend's wedding receptiontonight, and I HAD to look good (for certain reasons), and my dad was wondering why I was stressing out so much about it. I told him,"Dad, because I HAVE to look GOOD!"He then replied,"You always look good, Elizabeth."My dad always knows what to sayto make my day.Love you Dad.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

I have taken a liking to sitting on my roofand just sorting through all of the many thoughts that run through my head.This is something I have never done, because I am one of those peoplewho can never just sit; I always have to be doing something.Since I have started doing this, I find it one of the most peacefulactivities EVER. It is nice to just take a break from LIFE sometimes.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Although umbrellas are one of my top 3 favorite things in the world,I love standing in the rain.As I was making a movie today,I looked outside and it was pouring rain. A rush of excitement came over meand I got up to run outside.I just imagined the feelingto be able to stand in the rainwith my eyes closed andfeel the rain soak up my body.As I opened the door, I lookedto see hail was streaming downout of the clouds, hitting my foot and causing enough painfor me to change my mind. I looked up the weather, andit is supposed to rain tomorrow.I cannot wait for a second chance.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Sunday, August 1, 2010

My favorite Sunday activities:~Laying on the hammock~Going on Sunday walksI did both today, and LOVED it.Today is August 1st.I remember when I got my call,I wondered what I would feel likewhen today would come.I wondered what the month of August would bring for me.Its finally here, and I couldn't beHAPPIER.